Can you really make money by crowdworking online?

Crowdworking involves browsing an online platform for job offers and then carrying out the required tasks in return for money. — dpa

"Go to the supermarket, take a picture of the detergent aisle and send us the pictures." So-called clickworkers or crowdworkers make money by taking on little tasks via online platforms that pay them for their time.

All you need is a smartphone to earn a few euros here and there – an attractive proposition for increasing numbers of people who are looking to earn money quickly.